Makeup Trick: Use Castor Oil to Grow Lashes and Brows
Over-tweezing and the ever popular eyelash extension trend can be less than kind to your natural hair. If you are looking to repair some of the damage consider a natural way of growing out brows and lashes.
Castor oil is rich in Omega-9 fatty acids, which nourish the hairs and help growth that has been inhibited. Just apply a few drops every night to your brows and lashes using a disposable mascara wand or a Q-tip and watch as they become longer and stronger.
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Thanks to a super helpful article by Buzzfeed, we learned about some beauty tricks on how to get every last drop of makeup! Whether you're on a budget or just want to cherish every last bit of your favorite product, these simple tips can go a long way. We compiled a few of our favorites from the original article:
1. Get the most of your favorite perfume by adding that last drop into a bottle of body lotion.
Photo from: Marc Jacobs / Vaseline / Via buzzfeed.com
1. Can't open that stubborn bottle of nail polish? Warm it up by soaking it in hot w...

Anyone who loves makeup as much as we do knows the struggle of storing all those liquid lipsticks, brushes, blushes and highlighters. Even when our drawers, kits and makeup bags are full, we can't seem to avoid buying that new limited edition offering from our favourite brand. The thing is, when you can't see what you have it is easy to forget about all those purchases! Why have all the beautiful makeup if you're not going to use it?
If that sounds like you, it might be time to invest in some proper storage for your collection. The best place to store make...

Don’t Overdo It With HD Powder
Have you ever seen photos of celebrities who look they forgot to brush off the excess powder from their face? That’s what happens when flash photography mixes with too much HD (high definition) powder.
HD powders have a high content of silica that reflects light. When applied to dry skin and a flash photo is taken, they give off the white cast we’ve seen so many times before. The trick here is to use these types of powders sparingly and in places where there is moisture, such as the T-Zone where we tend to get oi...

We bet all of you love watching YouTube tutorials as much as we do - it's so fun to see Makeup Artists give their opinions on products, get ideas and hopefully learn something new. As always, we love to share some of our favourite videos from JCI grads whenever we have the chance. Check them out and hit subscribe to see more! Let us know which ones are your favourites in the comments as always.
Samantha St John
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubdeGNDXxsE
Samantha Ravndahl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET8IXSWpZyM
Brittany Marie
https://www.youtube.c...